prepress operator (EN)
ISCO 7321 · v1.2.1
Prepress operators create a prepress proof or sample of what the finished product is expected to look like. They monitor printing quality, ensuring that graphics, colors and content meet the required quality and technical standards.
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Source aliases (EN)
- proofer
- pre-press artworker
- proof-press operator
- proof-press specialist
- proof-press technician
- electronic prepress operator
- electronic pre-press operator
- pre-press proofer
- prelim/prepress Operator
- digital pre-press operator
Skills and knowledge
Essential (EN) · 23
- Adobe Photoshop
- produce prepress proof
- follow a brief
- Adobe Illustrator
- printing techniques
- interpret illustration needs
- GIMP (graphics editor software)
- arrange printer sheets
- proofing methods
- types of paper
- SketchBook Pro
- Microsoft Visio
- quality standards
- prepress processes
- perform image editing
- inspect printing output
- follow safety precautions in printing
- operate printing machinery
- lay out digital written content
- graphics editor software
- provide customised products
- Synfig
- use microsoft office
Optional (EN) · 19
- manage process of flexographic print
- use markup languages
- communicate with customers
- reprography
- mix ink
- troubleshoot
- output electronic files
- manage offset printing process
- printing materials
- wear appropriate protective gear
- proofread text
- screen printing process
- calibrate electronic instruments
- perform machine maintenance
- digitization
- cut page edges
- use colour printing programs
- maintain lithographic printing plates
- maintenance of printing machines
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